刷子

shuāzi

noun HSK 4 #13,840

Measure Word

一把刷子 bǎ

Meanings

1 brush; scrub brush

Characters

to brush; to swipe

suffix (makes a noun)

刷 (brush action) + 子 (noun suffix) = the tool for brushing.

Examples

这把刷子是用来刷鞋的。

Zhè bǎ shuāzi shì yònglái shuā xié de.

This brush is for cleaning shoes.

你有没有油漆刷子？

Nǐ yǒuméiyǒu yóuqī shuāzi?

Do you have a paint brush?

Tips

usage

刷子 is the general word for brush. Specific brushes: 牙刷 (toothbrush), 毛刷 (hair brush), 油漆刷子 (paint brush). 两把刷子 (two brushes) is slang for 'real skill/talent'.

Stroke Order

刷 shuā

子 zǐ